Quilling Workshop
Nis'to Inc. — Sisseton, SD | 2021
• Learned the basics about traditional quilling. The workshop was taught by Laverne Whitebear, MHS Artist in Residence and sponsored by Minnesota Historical Society.
Google Classroom Best Practices
Technology & Innovation in Education (TIE) — Online/Rapid City, SD | 2021
• Created online courses for Middle School Art, High School Art 1, 2 and 3 for the fall semester.
Oceti Sakowin Foundational Knowledge
Tiospa Zina Tribal School — Agency Village, SD | 2020
• The in-service was taught by Dr. Craig Howe, director of the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies from Martin, SD.
Introduction to Peer Leadership Workshop
Tiospa Zina Tribal School — Agency Village, SD | 2017
• Participated in an interactive workshop that focused on prevention and connection activities, as well as developing support networks in school settings.
• The in-service was facilitated by Tim McGowan, founder of Networks of Support from Rapid City, SD.
Arts Education Institute
Arts South Dakota and Northern State University — Aberdeen, SD | 2016
• Completed various drawing projects led by Desy Schoenewies, Assistant Professor of Art at Black Hills State University.
• Sculpted and poured a pewter figurine, using the lost wax method. Dr. Greg Blair, Associate Professor of Art at Northern State University led the workshop.
Teaching Artist Training
Rapid City Arts Council — Rapid City, SD | 2014
• Completed training for writing lesson plans intended for kindergarten through sixth grade children in the Rapid City school district.
Google Productivity Tools
American Advertising Federation, Black Hills Chapter — Rapid City, SD | 2013
Adobe Acrobat Workflow Solutions
American Institute of Graphic Artists, Colorado Chapter — Denver, CO | 2008
American Legion
Veterans Service Organization — Nationwide | 2008 to present
• Enrolled as a Legionnaire, previous memberships at American Legion Posts in Firestone, Colorado and Rapid City, South Dakota.
The Type Directors Club
National Conference — New Orleans, LA | 2001
• Toured a warehoused collection of Mardi Gras floats and costumes.
American Institute of Graphic Artists
National Conference — Las Vegas, NV | 1999